Soylu, EsraHacıkurt, Kadir2024-01-242024-01-242018-04Öztürk, K. vd. (2018). ''Opacification of nondilated bile ducts through the gallbladder as an aid to percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage''. Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, 99(4), 231-236.2211-5684https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211568417302814?via%3Dihubhttps://hdl.handle.net/11452/39280Purpose: The purpose of this study was to retrospectively assess the potential of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) in patients with nondilated bile ducts (NDBD) using a transgallbladder opacification of the bile ducts. Patients and methods: Eight patients with NDBD (7 men, 1 women; median age, 65 years; Q1-Q3, 35-69 years; range, 22-77 years) who underwent PTBD after opacification of the bile ducts through the gallbladder were evaluated. Opacification of NDBD was performed using a retrograde injection of contrast material through the gallbladder. The opacified peripheral NDBD was punctured percutaneously and a drainage catheter was introduced under fluoroscopy guidance. The success and safety of the procedure were assessed. Results: PTBD could be achieved in 6/8 patients (75%) and no significant complications were observed. The biliary tree opacification was attempted but could not be achieved due to biliary sludge that obstructed the cystic duct in 2/8 patients (25%). Two minor complications in two different patients were observed consisting of transient hemobilia and chills. Conclusion: Opacification of the bile ducts using a transgallbladder approach appears to be a safe and successful procedure for PTBD in patients with NDBD. (C) 2017 Editions francaises de radiologie. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessRadiology, nuclear medicine & medical imagingInterventional imagingNondilated biliary duct (NDBD)Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD)CholangiographyComplicationsManagementLeaksAdultAgedBile duct diseasesBile ductsCathetersContrast mediaDrainageFemaleFluoroscopyGallbladderHumansMaleMiddle agedRadiography, interventionalRetrospective studiesYoung adultArticle0004291999000052-s2.0-8504476211223123699429229510https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diii.2017.11.001Radiology, nuclear medicine & medical imagingBiliary Tract Drainage; Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography; CholestasisContrast mediumAcute pancreatitisAdultAgedArticleBile ductBile duct transgallbladder opacificationBiliary tract hemorrhageChillCholangitisCholecystitisCholestasisClinical articleControlled studyFemaleHumanInterventional radiologyMalePercutaneous transhepatic drainagePeritonitisProcedural painRetrospective studyBile ductBile duct diseaseCatheterDiagnostic imagingFluoroscopyGallbladderMiddle agedProceduresYoung adult